20251209

1. 27 Nov 2025

   Received by Gravesham

2. 1 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Granted

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 20260114 Granted

  24 Packham Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7JH

  Application for variation of condition 1 attached to planning permission reference number 20250636 for retrospective application for change of use of garage to home office, gym and shower room; to allow replacement of garage door with two windows.

  30 Jan 2026 69m away Full applications
• 20260715 Awaiting decision

  Shears Green Junior School White Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7JB

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed; installation of a 54kWp PV Solar System on 3 roofs. Consisting of 120 x 450 Watt PV Solar Panels, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J.

  14 Jul 2026 99m away Prior approval
• 20251155 Granted

  28 Lanes Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7HR

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of an outbuilding for use as a gym.

  14 Nov 2025 162m away Lawful development
• 20260592 Refused

  96 Lanes Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7HS

  Erection of first floor rear extension.

  8 Jun 2026 186m away Householder
• 20260564 Granted

  96 Lanes Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7HS

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Hip to Gable Enlargement with rear dormer and roof lights to front roof slope and conversion of loft into habitable space.

  1 Jun 2026 186m away Lawful development
• 20260010 Granted

  4 Lanes Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7HR

  Erection of a two storey side and rear extension, loft conversion, porch; and associated internal & external alterations.

  6 Jan 2026 217m away Householder

• 20260599 Granted

  88 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DA

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single-storey outbuilding for ancillary use to the main dwelling.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260590 Granted

  24 Barley Drive Gravesend Kent DA11 7GP

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights and French folding doors.

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260586 Refused

  Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260576 Granted

  Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey garden building.

  3 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260758 Awaiting decision

  15 Upper Avenue Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DA

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb and front driveway.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development